As a California native, I must include a shot of beach glass. 🙂 (Gathered from a secret cove in Croatia)
This week I have happily joined the #FriFotos team on Twitter as a cohost, and even contributed the suggestion for the theme! So you can imagine all of the sifting and sorting I’ve been doing of the various photos I’ve taken on my travels, and pondering the myriad interpretations of the glass theme. The cover photo is of the glass arches of the vacant carousel building in Asbury Park, New Jersey. (Pre hurricane Sandy)
I’m excited to see all of the contributions, and I’ve “limited” my selection for my blog to these favorites.
I love how glass enhances and diffuses light and distorts and softens lines. Take a turn at snapping your own glass-inspired images and feel free to tag me on Twitter when you share them.
I hope you enjoy my collection, and make sure you post your own creative glass-ology to Twitter today.
A “cool” #blogville moment, chilling with Asgeir Pederson and Keane Li, sipping cafe fredo at the Grand Hotel in Rimini, Italy last summer.
Cafe fredo at the Grand Hotel, Rimini, Italy
An example of my motto, “just snap the shot”, no matter what the conditions. You may be pleased at the results! I was frustrated on the fast ferry when forbidden to go outside to capture the setting sun at port, so I took this picture, grumbling, and was happy with the effect created by the water-spotted window.
Croatian port through rainy glass
This little fairy was captured purely by chance…we were on a sailboat in Croatia with Right Path Adventures – enjoying this bottle of wine – and I noticed the fairy on the label. That’s the open sea seen through the glass.
Fairy captured in a wine bottle
The art glass bar (and glasses!) at Talavera restaurant, Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
The art glass bar at Talavera restaurant, Four Seasons, Scottsdale
No one does glass like Gaudi.
Interior of Casa Battlo, my favorite Gaudi building, Barcelona, Spain
Colored glass detail from Casa Battlo, by Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona, Spain
What glass theme collection would be complete without some Venetian glass…only I’m not sure if this is one I snapped in Venice, or in a hotel lobby in NYC! :}
Glass chandelier – I believe it’s Venetian glass, but I think this one was in NYC!
Fabulous colored glass window with view of Isl. of San Giorgio Maggiore from Palazzo Ducale, or the Doges Palace, Venice
Fabulous colored glass window with view of Isl. of San Giorgio Maggiore from Palazzo Ducale, or the Doges Palace, Venice
Subtle colored glass panes on the doors of the old auditorium in Ocean Grove, New Jersey (pre hurricane Sandy)
Subtle colored glass panes of the old auditorium in Ocean Grove, New Jersey
And finally, a toast, to all of you fellow travelers, who view the world through all sorts of luminous glasses!
Cin cin!
All photos by Gina Stark
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What a glassy post!
Why thank you for reflecting on it ;-P xo G
That was a great day. Hot, but lots of fun 🙂
Yes, good times. I'm so happy seeing Asgeir with blogville again this summer. Hope yours is going suuperbly! Aloha, Gina
Cin cin! I was there for one of them 🙂
Indeed you were, Keane! I'm making plans to head up to Blogville this weekend. Great memories! Ciao from Rome, Gina
Hi Gina, I'm going to Italy for the first time!! 2 weeks, Venice, Florence, a day in Rome….a week in an apt. in Tuscany for exploring. Can you give me some packing tips? Thanks, Susan
Hi Susan! Thanks for checking in with me regarding your upcoming Italy trip – exciting! So many things to consider when packing…what is the weather you can expect, what types of outings and excursions will you be doing, what type of transportation will you take to and from hotels (taxis or public transport?) formal dinners or soirees…? I will emphasize two main, useful points: 1) Pack WAY less than you think. No matter how much I scale down my packing, I still find myself re-wearing my favorite pieces and making an effort to utilize the less important pieces. So part 1) a) would be to be sure to select items that are easy-wear and don’t need much fuss or ironing and will wash and dry easily and quickly. I justify about 50% of my new wardrobe items by declaring that they are PERFECT for travel! 😉 Tip 2) would be to bring good shoes. I don’t mean pretty brand name shoes. I mean shoes that no matter how comfortable and stylish you think they are at home, and how perfect you think they are for strolling need to answer the question: How well will they hold up taking you miles and miles every day on uneven, cobble stone streets and sidewalks? Because it’s not just the streets in Rome and Florence that are cattywampus, it’s the sidewalks and other walkways and pathways. You may THINK your selected sandals can hack it but you may end up purchasing a pair in Italy to go the distance…which isn’t actually a bad thing, after all. 🙂 I also bring Dr. Scholl’s Blister Prevent balm. I pack it IN MY PURSE, because you never know when your shoes will reveal their weakness to you and your aching feet. Other than these main tips, you’ve heard it before…select items that layer well, bring basics and pretty them up with accessory scarves and jewelry pieces that express your style. And finally, pack an attitude of flexibility and openness to the entire experience. There will be glitches and disappointments – places closed, monuments covered in scaffolding or bad food. You’ll be routed to other, lovely surprises. I hope this helped a bit. Enjoy your trip – and report back! Buoni viaggi!! Gina